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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-12-1660 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING December 16, 1949 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Dffice Building on Firday, December 16, 1949 at 3:00 P. M. Chairman Cosgrove, Messrs. Russell and Jackson were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. John Brucchi met with the Board relative to his applica- tion to keep various animals at 63 Paul Revere Road; the applica- tion having been denied November 17, 1949. Chairman: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi: Chairman: Russell: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi: Before you came in I was checking our records. We have eight people in the vicinity who are opposed to your receiving a permit to keep live stock. I have to make a living. I bought the property and Lot A and have owned it since August. The other acre :of land is what I have leased. I own the house, barn and l* acres of land. I understand people who are opposed are not even within smelling distance. That is not in accordance with the statements they offered. What about the people close to you? They come from the city and probably don't even know what animals are. That is not so. It is not just a case of new poeple opposing it. We have six opposing it in writ,Eing and two others who came before the Board. When you bought the land you bought it with this idea didn't you? Yes. It seems to me, knowing that you should obtain a permit, you should have investigated to find out whether or not a permit would be issued. I bought it as a farm. You are not farming. I.t still comes under farming. That does not mean we have to grant a permit. I always understood anything over an acre was a farm and I do not need a permit. I can keep two pigs in Lexington without a permit. Read the regulations of the Board of Health. My mother and father have kept twe pigs for years 1-4 1 1 without a permit. I want to keep two pigs within twenty-five feet of Sullivan's piggerys. Chairman: Brucchi: Chairman: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi; Chairman: Brucchi; Chairman: Brucchi: You mention Sullivan. These people went up there and purchased the land knowing Sullivan was theme. Just because he has pigs iA no reason why everyone or anyone should come in and that is their attitude. They knew Sullivan's piggery was there before they bought the land. They knew my place was there be- fore they bought the land. If you see a big barn and a house, you figure they may keep horses and they may not. You are buying it with the idea that they can keep horses. Who owns the land next to you? Adams. According to the plan you have, this land was divided into house lots in April, 1947 for house lots. They might see the animal grazing, but there won't be any odor. I don't think I will keep more than two horses at one time. I might be eble to get a good buy on a horse that has not been properly shod and then sell him and make some money. I plan to keep there, all the time, about fifteen or t eety sheep and there is no odor. I will keep two pigs, one or two horses and to steers. I will butcher them and put them in a freezer. If you thought of keeping as many animals as you have asked for in your application do you think it would be offensive to your first neighbor? Goats do smell, but if I buy twenty-five one day, I would not sell them for three or four days and keep them until I sell them. I might keep one for a pet. I have not enough pasture land to keep twenty-five goats. You can put.on the permit that the goats are not to be kept more than one week. There is no smell from horses. Are you living there now? I expect to be there by the first of the year. I have two horses and a heifer on board. I am keep- ing my horses in Medford. Any questions? (There were none) I am a disableiveteran. I don't go arollnd looking for anything. I have been into the V.A. with this and I can get my attorney any time at all. I want to keep out of the -papers, but I have to make my living four months a year there. That is one of 61 62 Russell: Brucchi: Russell: Brucchi: Russellb Brucchi: Russell;: Brucchi: Chairman: Russell: Jackson: Brucchi: the main reasons I bought the place. If it comes to that I Gantt keep animals I will have to get rid of the place because I wontt be able to make the payments to the bank. What do you do the other eight months? Landscape gardening. How extensively are you disabled? I was 60% and then cut down to 30%. This is fairly heavy work you are contemplating Yes it is. I can do the work. How does the V.A. look at it regards disability? It does not make any difference. They figure if you can make 70% of your living you have to. I would like to go up and see the place. I don't want to give it any Turther consideration until I see the place. What will you do with the manure? I will use it in my, business. It was agreed that the Chairman and Mr. Russell would contact Mr. Brucchi Sunday and arrange to inspect the property. Mr. Brucchi retired at 3:40 P. M. Mr. Robertson, State Department of Public Health met with the Board. Mr. Jackson stated that he desired to promote a course in Food Sanitation. Some people may be interested and others may be apethetic. He said that he would prefer to have more interest shown and have such a course wanted rather than have it forced and he felt that Mr. Robertson might be in a position to give the Board some suggestions. Mr. Robertson said that experience in other towns indicates the course to be definitely worthwhile. He stated that, generally speaking, the best procedure is to have three sessions about one hour long. The State does not sponsor the Restaurant Sanita- tion course, but assists the local Board of Health. He explained that, as a rule, the first session takes up the subject of germs and food. The lecture is followed by a film strip which more or less repeats what has already been said. Where facilities are available, this may be planting of what is known as germ gardens. At the conclusion of the session, papers with true and false statements are passed out to the class, taken home 1 63 filled out and returned at the next session. Mr. Robertson informed the Board that the second session is usually devoted to dishwashing, and pictures are shown of dishwashing by machine and by hand. He stated that all through the entire course personal hygiene is emphasized. The third session is devoted to the c are of food and good housekeeping. During this class, the storage of food and refrigeration is stressed. Rodent control is also discussed. He explained that the courses often vary, depending upon the local setup. He said that he has found it helpful in towns to have a managers' meeting in advance of the course and have them participate in some of the Planning. Mr. Robertson stated that sessions a week apart do not work out very well. Generally speaking, three days in succession is more satisfactory. Often a course is conducted in the afternoon and repeated in the even- ing. This makes it possible for the entire personnel of a store or restaurant to attend. He suggested advertising in the local paper in advance of the course and also have it brought to the attention of school groups, women's clubs, etc. In this w ay people, other than those handling food, will appreciate good restaurant sanitation. Mr. Robertson suggested that a survey be made before the course is started and the result kept confidential at least until after the course is completed. At the conclusion of the course have another survey made to determine to some extent how much has been accomplished. He s tated that the State can make the survey, but he recommends the local Board doing it inasmuch as the State inspector may be supercritical. Mr. Robertson said that he does not recommend combining the groucery stores and meat departments with the restaurant courses. It was agreed that Mr. Jackson would make the necessary arrangements for a Food Sanitation Course. Mr. Robertson retired at 4:34 P. M. The Sanitarians report for the period November 17, 1949 through December 15, 1949 was noted and placed on file. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the following "licenses. Darroll Bros. Lowell Rendering Co. Mass. Reformatory: John G. Murphy, Admx. N. E. Rendering Co. Pattison Bros. Frank Reynolds John Reaidon & Son Mary E. Silva Leslie J. Wood Walnut Farms Trust F. A. Napoli & Son 31 Allen St. Lex. No. Billerica West Concord Burlington Brighton Burlington Bedford Cambridge Concord 62 Webb St. Lex. 25 Walnut St. 23 Middle St. Garbage 11 !1 1 ft x n n n u n 64 Mr. Jackson was instructed to compose a letter to be sent to all food establishments with ratings of less than "good"; letter to be submitted to the Board for approval. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 P. M. and bf Healfh. 1